that will have a long-term impact on the economy. it was this belief that we have to get out of opportunity sharing into success sharing that has driven much of what i talk about on education. therefore if you start to think , about that, it changes your whole view of education. i did step into a situation with one of the largest achievement gaps along racial lines. that is the reality in connecticut. we have high highs and very low lows. in many cases, they are in at joining zip codes. -- adjoining zip codes. we needed to do something about that. we need to hold ourselves accountable for what we are doing. i have to say that i am envious of teachers. their ability to impact on an intergenerational basis the , young people and the families is this unbelievable gift that many have accepted as their calling. none of us are perfect, the reality is the state of connecticut is filled with teachers working very hard to get it right. they are demonstrating a willingness to change methods, a fundamental change being embraced in the state of